This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Public Engagement Strategy to increase the Irish public's awareness of international development, and Ireland's role in the world.

About Plan International

Founded over 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organisations in the world. We work in 51 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.

Plan International’s vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan International aims to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries, through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives, by:

enabling deprived children, their families and their communities to meet their basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies

building relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries

promoting the rights and interests of the world’s children

Plan International is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.

Established in 2003, Plan International Ireland is a dynamic organisation that supports Plan International’s work worldwide, with a particular focus on West Africa.

Development Education (DE)

Development Education is a core element of Plan International Ireland’s strategy to increase public awareness of aid and development. Plan International aims to influence public perception and build a constituency support of development through communication using positive messaging that bring a greater understanding of the reality of life in developing countries and build an understanding of global inter-dependency. The Plan International Ireland DE programme engages with schools, civil society organisations and communities through a range of interactive methodology and curriculum development.

General Description of the Role

The primary purpose of this role is to further Plan International Ireland’s development education engagement in Ireland, with a focus on issues that affect children in the developing world. The development education aspect of the role involves engagement with the public through schools, youth groups, third level institutions, societies, adult education groups, networks, etc.

The aim is to inform as many people as possible about Plan International Ireland, its work and the issues faced by children in developing countries. The successful candidate will have full responsibility for the development education strategy during the duration of maternity cover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead in the implementation of Plan International Ireland’s Development Education Strategy

For more than 80 years we’ve been taking action and standing up for every child’s right to fulfil their potential. On a daily basis, our energy is devoted to making a difference for children living in poverty.

We stand up for children’s rights and promote equality for girls. We listen to the children we work with and find the best way forward together. We trust in what we do.

Our approach mixes the practical with the entrepreneurial.

We’re open, accountable and honest. We believe it’s important to share the impact of our work with the people who support us. We are different. We are Plan International.

Plan International Ireland is a member of Dóchas and has adopted its Code of Conduct on Images and Messages.

For more than 80 years we’ve been taking action and standing up for every child’s right to fulfil their potential. On a daily basis, our energy is devoted to making a difference for children living in poverty.

We stand up for children’s rights and promote equality for girls. We listen to the children we work with and find the best way forward together. We trust in what we do.

Our approach mixes the practical with the entrepreneurial.

We’re open, accountable and honest. We believe it’s important to share the impact of our work with the people who support us. We are different. We are Plan International.

Plan International Ireland is a member of Dóchas and has adopted its Code of Conduct on Images and Messages.